61 31 823 Replacing audio unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

IMPORTANT: Use of supplied gloves is mandatory
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display field.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS

IMPORTANT: Retrofitting must only be done in the supplied installation cassettes.
Use of supplied gloves is mandatory, so that there is no damage to the display.

Fig 1: Identifying Audio Unit

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Installation note:

Modify IHKA CONTROLS on new audio unit.

Replacement:

Pull off outer decorative trim (1) starting from radio and IHKA controls (2).

Installation note:

Retaining lugs on decorative trim (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Pulling Outer Decorative Trim Starting From Radio And IHKA Controls

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .